What do you do for fun? A lot of it revolves around the children: soccer games, going to the park, scouts, school activities.

What do you like about living here? The small hometown feel. People are very friendly. It’s nice.

What’s one of your favorite places to visit? I have grown up visiting the Outer Banks, so that was a big motivator to move here ... we love to go camping out there.

What is the biggest problem our community faces? I think it’s geared mostly toward the young Marine. There aren’t a lot of family oriented places - other than the parks. There are great parks and a great rec system. But as far as museums and other things, I think that would be my biggest complaint.

Who are you most proud of? My husband. He’s been in the Marines going on 15 years, and with children and so many deployments, it’s not easy. But he loves what he does and he’s good at what he does, and it just makes me extremely proud.

Who has had the greatest influence in your life? Probably my mother. She’s extremely strong and has gone through a lot, and you’d never know it by talking to her because she’s just humble and loving and just amazing.

What is an interesting fact about yourself? We’ve moved seven times in 11 years.